Cellist

A theatrical and musical project conceived and narrated by Alessandro Baricco that reimagines the masterpiece by Giuseppe Verdi, transforming it into a collective and popular experience. Not a traditional opera, but a meeting point between a public square concert, theatre, and a village celebration. With musical direction by Enrico Melozzi and a cast of opera singers joined by accordion, mandolin, chamber ensemble, and wind band, the story of Violetta Valéry comes to life in a new form-closer, more engaging, and participatory. The audience does not simply sit and watch: they sing, toast, and step into the scene, becoming part of the performance.

Una Traviata da cortile

Architecture Library of the University of Florence

The 100 Cellos were formed in 2012 at the Teatro Valle Occupato, following the meeting between Enrico Melozzi and Giovanni Sollima. From that spark, a remarkable career unfolded: from the May Day Concert in Piazza San Giovanni before hundreds of thousands of people, to international tours in Dubai, Tokyo, Osaka, Budapest, and Madrid. They have performed in iconic venues, from La Scala to the Greek Theatre in Taormina, and the Auditorium Parco della Musica. This ensemble has become recognized globally for its ability to redefine the language of the cello.

100 Cellos Morning Session

Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Classical Rave Party was born from a unique period of Roman nightlife, between 2018 and 2019, when classical music invaded unconventional spaces and transformed them into incandescent venues, before Covid brought everything to a halt. Enrico Melozzi's vision was to break down the boundaries between academia and real life, between concert and party. Thousands of people, partying until dawn, demonstrated that the limit isn't in the music, but in the perspective of those who perform it.

Cellist

Enrico Melozzi

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 15, 2026

100 Cellos Morning Session · Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Nov 15, 2026

Enrico Melozzi – Orchestra Notturna Clandestina · Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Nov 15, 2026

100 Cellos Morning Session · Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone

Past events

20 - 21 Jun, 2026

Una Traviata da cortile · Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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